How do you stop one of the greatest players of his generation? That’s what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to figure out against Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov on Monday night.

Nikita Kucherov is being raked over the coals for a dirty and dangerous play on Saturday night. Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov is facing a barrage of criticism on Sunday after a dirty play on Saturday night that left another player injured.

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov joined teammate Victor Hedman in an exclusive club during Saturday's win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Tampa Bay does everything but score against Detroit and has nothing to show for it in another loss to a division opponent.

Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees movement in the top 250, with Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews battling for the top spot.

Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning will play on Monday at 7:30 PM ET, facing the Toronto Maple Leafs. Prop bets for Kucherov in that upcoming Lightning-Maple Leafs game are available, so check out our stats to help you make good calls.

When the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday at 7:30 PM ET, will Nikita Kucherov score a goal? Below, we break down the numbers and trends you need to consider before making any player prop bets.

Lightning star winger Nikita Kucherov, minus-3 on the night, was trying to make a pass at the Toronto blue line, but his turnover led to a breakaway for William Nylander that he buried for his 28th goal of the season and a 2-0 Toronto lead.

Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal ... The Red Wings play at Dallas on Sunday, and the Lightning are in Toronto on Monday.

Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Friday night.

Kucherov danced his way to the right faceoff dot, pulling a Detroit defender toward him before cutting back to the right center hashmark. Kucherov shelved his shot into the top right corner of the Detroit net for his 21 st goal of the season.

Kucherov’s game-winner came after Jake Guentzel tipped in his pass in front of the net to tie it 3-3 on the power play with 41 seconds remaining in the third period for the Lightning, who outshot the Blackhawks 17-1 in the period.